Epic Claims Faster Launcher, but Valve Had a Patch First
Epic released its new Epic Games Launcher in Preview and pitched it as faster than Steam; Valve had sped up its client a day earlier, on October 13.
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42.4% of Steam fans play only on PC, survey finds
A GameDiscoverCo survey of more than 16,000 Steam fans shows that 42.4% play only on PC and just 15.6% combine PC, console and mobile in a month.
Ghost of Yotei hits 5.4M copies and US$ 407 million
Estimates from Alinea Analytics point to 5.4 million copies sold by Ghost of Yotei and US$ 407 million in revenue, just 3% behind Ghost of Tsushima.
Oxford study links Planet Zoo to conservation donations
An Oxford University study finds that Planet Zoo players recognize species better, fear extinction more and donate more money to wildlife conservation.
Marvel Rivals Toughens Penalties for Text and Voice Abuse
NetEase publishes official moderation guidelines and expands punishments in Marvel Rivals: mutes of up to 365 days, matchmaking limits and account suspension.
Tekken 8's Reina joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Tekken 8's breakout star debuts in the SNK universe this December as Season 3 DLC, bringing Mishima karate to South Town's REV System.
Deadlock hits 260K Steam players, beating TF2
Still in closed playtest, Valve's new shooter MOBA reached 262K concurrent Steam users, passing Team Fortress 2's all-time record.
GTA 6 leaker threatens full game leak over memecoin
Hacker Cyberleek demands a $30M market cap for his crypto or a Take-Two apology with physical media — or he'll leak all of GTA 6.
Console market slumps as Xbox bets on Project Helix
Hardware sales hit their lowest US levels since the 1980s, but Microsoft doubles down on consoles and details the Project Helix family.
Dragon Quest creator ships AI-made mystery game in 30 minutes
Yuji Horii stunned the industry by releasing an investigation game built in Claude in half an hour, echoing the 1983 classic Portopia.
LoL: The best champions to climb in every rank
Discover the most efficient picks from Iron to Challenger in League of Legends and learn how mechanical mastery sets your ranked win pace.
Ace Combat 8 hits 1 million copies in record time
In just one launch week, Wings of Theve passed 1 million units sold on PS5, Xbox and PC — the commercial peak of the 30-year series.
Girls' Frontline 2 gets first-ever 2nd anniversary concert
'Nocturne of Dolls in the Snow' celebrates 2 years of global service in December in Seoul. The franchise's first concert in 7 years.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact sets Neferpitou DLC release date; trailer reveals gameplay
Neferpitou DLC for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact launches October 16, 2025 on PS5, Switch and PC. Trailer details inside.
Bleach: Soul Resonance – The Mobile Game That Revives the Original Anime's Thrill?
Remember the golden age of shounen? Bleach: Soul Resonance brings that adrenaline back to mobile with epic story and tactical combat.
Will the Black Ops 7 Release Date Change? Black Ops 6 Clue Fuels Fan Theory
Black Ops 7 is officially set for November 14, but a BO6 event and Steam files hint at a November 7 launch. We break down the evidence.
Wemade Confirms Global Launch of Legend of YMIR on October 28: The Future of MMORPGs?
Wemade confirmed the global launch of Web3 MMORPG Legend of YMIR for October 28, 2025. Servers, classes and pre-download details.
KRAFTON Reveals New Dinkum Trailer for Nintendo Switch; Watch
KRAFTON revealed a new live-action trailer for Dinkum on Nintendo Switch. Watch the video and get launch, demo and pre-order bonus details.
PS Plus Extra and Deluxe: 7 games leaving the catalog in November 2025! Check the list before it's too late
Clock is ticking! 7 games leave PS Plus Extra and Deluxe in November 2025, including Battlefield V and Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Resident Evil Requiem: Meet Grace Ashcroft and Get Ready for the New Nightmare — Pre-orders Open!
Capcom unveils Resident Evil Requiem with Grace Ashcroft, free 1st/3rd-person camera, Deluxe editions and pre-orders for February 27, 2026.